GERALDTON – May 2, 2025 – Spring in Northwestern Ontario always knows how to keep things interesting—and today, Geraldton and the Greenstone region are waking up to a familiar (yet unwelcome) visitor: snow. As of 6:40 AM at the Geraldton Airport, the temperature sits at a frosty -2.3°C, with light snow falling gently across the landscape. With a north-northeast wind blowing at 17 km/h and gusting to 28, it’s feeling closer to -8°C thanks to the wind chill—just in case you were getting too cozy with the idea of spring.
Humidity is high at 92%, and visibility remains decent at 10 km despite the snowfall. The barometric pressure is a solid 101.5 kPa, indicating a system that’s likely on the way out. The snow will taper off by around noon, leaving behind cloudy skies with a 40 percent chance of lingering flurries for the afternoon. Expect up to 2 cm of new snow accumulation before it’s all said and done. The high will inch up to 8°C, but that early morning wind chill of -10 will be a brisk reminder that winter isn’t quite ready to bow out.
Looking back through the records, May 2 has had its fair share of variability in this part of Ontario. The historic high was 22.1°C in 1987—clearly not in the cards today. On the flip side, the coldest May 2 dropped to a bitter -11.5°C in 1964. So while it might not feel like spring just yet, this isn’t completely out of character for Greenstone weather.
Tonight brings some clearing skies and a light wind up to 15 km/h. Temperatures will fall to -3°C, with a wind chill making it feel more like -7 overnight. A warm drink and a thick blanket are highly recommended.
Saturday begins with a bit of optimism—after a cloudy start, the sun should break through by late morning. The high will jump to a pleasant 15°C, making the snow feel like a weird dream. The UV index will reach 5, a moderate level where sun protection becomes wise if you’re staying outdoors. Saturday night brings cloudy periods and a low near zero.
Sunday shifts fully into spring mode with a mix of sun and cloud and a high of 20°C—perfect weather for stepping outside and finally believing that winter might be over. The night stays clear with a low of 4°C, great for stargazing or a quiet walk.
By Monday, Geraldton earns full bragging rights with a sunny sky and a high of 23°C—t-shirt weather, finally! Clouds return overnight, but it’ll stay mild with a low of 6°C.
Today’s wardrobe should still channel your inner snowbird: winter coat, gloves, and a toque for the morning hours. That wind chill means business. But keep a pair of sunglasses nearby—you’ll need them soon enough, and they’ll help transition your look from “January” to “May” by the weekend.
Here’s a frosty fact: Geraldton often experiences late-season snow thanks to cold air funneling down from Hudson Bay. It’s one of the few places in Ontario where you can still spot snowflakes in May and a sunburn in the same week—talk about seasonal whiplash.
